28 Aug 2012

implementing MGNREGS in AP

Free power is being provided for 32 lakh agricultural electricity connections, he said.

Highlighting the importance given for women welfare, he said interest-free loans are being provided upto an amount of Rs. five lakh.

The government is filling about 1.20 lakh vacancies in various government departments, which is unprecedented in state's history.

Under the ambitious 'Rajiv Yuvakiranalu' employment scheme, the government has provided jobs to about two lakh youth and the aim now is to give employment to 15 lakh people in the next three years, the chief minister said.

The state government has completed 14 of the 86 irrigation projects contemplated under the ambitious 'Jalayagnam' (irrigation mission), he said.

Under the 'Rajiv Arogya Sri' health scheme, the government is providing free medical services to all poor white ration card holders. Medical treatment was provided to over 15 lakh poor people by spending Rs. 4,500 crore.

Hyderabad will host a mega convention 'International Biodiversity Conference' in October this year, which will be attended by representatives from 193 countries and eight to 10 Heads of States, he said.

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